Transformation Specialist at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Transformation Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in Employment Equity, transformation, or diversity management compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee implementation of DUT’s Employment Equity (EE) Plan in compliance with the EE Act.
• Analyse workforce profiles to identify under-representation and recommend corrective measures.
• Monitor progress against EE targets, particularly designated groups including women, persons with disabilities, and black employees.
• Submit EE progress reports to EXCO, Council, and relevant governance bodies for accountability.
• Develop and implement initiatives to advance disability inclusion and accessibility.
• Facilitate policy reviews to embed reasonable accommodation practices.
• Promote anti-discrimination principles and practices through awareness campaigns and training.
• Support implementation of DUT’s sexual harassment, antidiscrimination, and GBV policies.
• Develop KPIs and performance indicators to measure EE, disability inclusion, and transformation outcomes.
• Maintain dashboards and data systems for real-time monitoring.
• Conduct compliance reviews and prepare internal audit readiness reports.
• Produce quarterly and annual transformation reports for EXCO, Council, and governance committees.
• Engage with unions, staff forums, and student leadership on equity and transformation issues.
• Liaise with the Department of Employment and Labour on EE submissions and inspections.
• Represent DUT in national transformation, diversity, and equity forums.
• Communicate transformation priorities and outcomes to the DUT community.
• Advise management on compliance, governance, and inclusivity risks.
• Develop and facilitate training on EE, disability awareness, and anti-discrimination.
• Incorporate transformation and sexual harassment prevention into induction programmes.